Comedy legends including Jack Benny, Fibber McGee and Molly, George Burns, Bob Hope, the Great Gildersleeves, and more.
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Tired of always setting the scene in Jack’s house, Don takes us to the home of George Burns and Gracie Allen instead. Gracie wouldn’t miss Jack’s program for the world,…由Keith Heltsley
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On the first day of his job working for Abner, Mousey learns that he was only hired to teach a Lum a lesson. Abner is ready to be charitable to…由Keith Heltsley
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It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.由Keith Heltsley
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After several discouraging days of selling pencils and magazines, Lum is determined to get his partnership back with Abner. You know he’s desperate when he feels that Squire Skimp as…由Keith Heltsley
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Word comes in that a criminal is on the loose in Wistful Vista, and Fibber is torn between joining the posse, or staying home to protect his lovely bride. Wallace…由Keith Heltsley
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Abner complains to grandpap over Lum’s trick to get his partnership back. Just then, Lum enters with his new job of selling magazine subscriptions. If he does well, Lum might…由Keith Heltsley
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Don and Jack talk about the strings that had to be pulled to get tickets to the Rosebowl game. Phil arrives and is teased about his drinking, and the members…由Keith Heltsley
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After the lost boxing match, and signing over his ownership in the Jot ‘Em Down store to Abner, Lum is destitute and selling pencils on the street. Grandpap and Abner…由Keith Heltsley
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In Summerfield, it’s Winter and Gildersleeve argues with Leroy about shoveling the walk. When he spots a cute woman out front, and recognizes her as Ann Tuttle, a visitor to…由Keith Heltsley
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As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find grandpap and Abner talking about the big fight that Lum left the store over. A lot rides…由Keith Heltsley
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OK, it’s not really Fibber and Molly, but as promised in last week’s episode, this is the replacement program featuring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, while Fibber and Molly take…由Keith Heltsley
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Getting ready for the big New Year's Eve party, Andhy has trouble finding a tuxedo, and Amos shares some of the cut backs he has had to make at home. Kingfish has his own family troubles to gripe about. Might he have a lead on a tux to rent? The slow moving, slow talking, Lightening, might be able to get the tux back early enough to keep from being…
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Rolling back the clock a little bit, we join Rochester singing in his sleep as Jack wakes him to talk about party preparations. Mary Livingston arrives and talks to Jack…由Keith Heltsley
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It’s that time of year for the Christmas festivities and the Gildersleeve home is decked out in all the trimmings. The family gather to hint at their Christmas surprises. when…由Keith Heltsley
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Connie trims her Friendship Tree with Christmas cards. Friendship tree? Wow, I didn’t think they had that much trouble with the political correctness police back then. Mrs. Davis has to…由Keith Heltsley
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The scene opens with three old gents looking for a farm that lays East of town. With a little help from a star, they get their bearings. Doc Miller has…由Keith Heltsley
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Recently, Riley had been going through the monthly bills and was beset with troubles. Where might Riley cut corners? Where might he get extra cash to help out? He is…由Keith Heltsley
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As Fibber repairs toys for needy children, Wallace Wimple visits. He has his bird book with him, but he’s not happy with the publisher. Could he write a better bird…由Keith Heltsley
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Bob “Christmas Tree” Hope jokes about wrapping Christmas gifts, mailing packages, post office lines, and mishaps. Topics also include horse tracks, Finding the perfect Christmas tree, traffic, and Christmas toys.…由Keith Heltsley
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Robert Young, Rita Johnson, Meredeth Willson, Tony Martin, Hanley Stafford, Fanny Brice. I Won’t Go Wrong with Honolulu (Meredeth Willson and his singers). Christmas Night in Harlem (Tony Martin). Baby…由Keith Heltsley
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Audio is staticky, but generally OK. Rochester helps Jack plan on how to make his tiny Christmas tree appear bigger than it is. Afterward, Mary Livingston pops in, and talks…由Keith Heltsley
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In the Jot ‘Em Down store today, Abner and grandpap review the events of the past few days. Lum has signed over the store to Abner, but though he did…由Keith Heltsley
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Jack and Don talk about the hotels they’re staying in while at Palm Springs. Don has taken on a side line job as a life guard. Bob Crosby interrupts to…由Keith Heltsley
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With Christmas over, Birdie shares with Gildy and Marjorie about her boyfriend, and gifts that she has received. Leroy comes in with the prospect of getting a new dog, but…由Keith Heltsley
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Abner tells grandpap about Lum resuming his promotion of Mousey, despite the success of the Lucky Loaf bread sales. Lum is the only one who knows the bread recipe, but…由Keith Heltsley
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What’s the latest fashion statement that Fibber wants to make? He shows off his new sun lamp to Molly. Heavenly day! While lounging around scantily dressed, Fibber has to keep…由Keith Heltsley
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After the failed fight between Mousey and Iron Ike, Lum turns from his short-lived career as boxing promoter to the bakery. He tells Abner about the new idea of putting…由Keith Heltsley
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Today is the day that Mousey is to fight Iron Ike, but he’s at home, and is sick with the mumps. As Lum pouts over it, Cedric enters to show…由Keith Heltsley
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After his date with Eve Goodwin, Gildy is on cloud 9. At home, he is getting cleaned up in the tub when LeRoy needs to talk with him. As morning…由Keith Heltsley
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Mousey has signed on to fight, but with Squire as his manager. Lum laments over his loss, then Abner gets confused at a figure of speech. He can’t understand Lum…由Keith Heltsley
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On the way to get packages in the mail early, Fibber and Molly take stock of their gifts. First, a phone call to the operator, Mirt, reveals a young relative…由Keith Heltsley
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Squire Skimp enters the Jot ‘Em Down store, but finds only Cedric. Squire learns that Lum is trying to get Mousey to sign up to fight Iron Ike. Squire seems…由Keith Heltsley
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Audio isn’t particularly clear, still good, but not the best. In the department store all week, Jack has had trouble making up his mind over what to buy Don for…由Keith Heltsley
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Lum is having trouble getting Mousey motivated to fight a man that he’s not mad at. Abner is recruited to start a gossiping campaign to get Mousey riled up. Will…由Keith Heltsley
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Gildersleeve decides to take the day off. He seems to have plenty to do, except do a chore for Birdie. Why is Leila buttering up Leroy to get to his…由Keith Heltsley
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Lum’s trouble with the Hogan family has been cleared up by Mousey Gray, when the mild-mannered man eloped with his dream girl, Gussie. Still, Lum wants him to train for…由Keith Heltsley
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Bud and Lou talk about boxing, and some of the down sides of it. After a musical transition, Bud talks bad about Lou’s family, and some of the jobs they…由Keith Heltsley
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A boxing contest is announced as grandpap visits the Jot ‘Em Down store today. After Mousey’s recent bout of knocking people out, Lum gets the idea to be a promoter,…由Keith Heltsley
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We join Jack having a violin lesson from Professor LaBlanc. As Jack scratches and hesitates his way through the scales, Mel sings and comments on his agony at having to…由Keith Heltsley
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Linda Darnell fills in for Santa Claus as she welcomes the soldiers. Playlist: Singh (The Andrew sisters) chaplain, Capt. Robert D workman brings a message from the Navy Department. Christ’s…由Keith Heltsley
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A deep, romantic secret is out, and Mousey has declared his love for Gussie. In the Jot ‘Em Down store, Lum enters in disguise, but Abner doesn’t take long to…由Keith Heltsley
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Lum is forced to keep obligations to attend a family event with Snake Hogan, and he talks to Abner about it. Abner gets a little confused over Lum’s description of…由Keith Heltsley
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Fibber and Molly talk about their outdoor adventures in Alaska. Hunting, fishing, encounters with bears, who could ask for more? Mrs. Upington pops in for a visit, and to swap…由Keith Heltsley
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Lum is the focus of plenty of trouble. For now, we join Abner as he talks to Lum about the recent events. A review of the mix up with the…由Keith Heltsley
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Don takes us on a flashback to Jack Benny’s garage, where he and Rochester try to start the Maxwell. Phil arrives to drive Jack to the studio, and show off…由Keith Heltsley
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Grandpap and Abner talk about Lum’s woman troubles. Snake Hogan is known as one of the meanest men in the county, but Lum enters today to tell how Snake has…由Keith Heltsley
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After a proposal to the wrong woman, Lum is trapped into wedding plans with Snake Hogan’s homely sister, Gussie. Can he count on help from his friends to bail him…由Keith Heltsley
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Audio is staticky, but OK. Rico Marcelli’s Orchestra opens with, Whose Honey Are You. Fibber is trying to raise money by being a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman. Molly joins him as…由Keith Heltsley
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